I played in the NFL for 7 years. If we could change the profit system in something as quintessentially American as professional football, we can change it anywhere.

Opinion

‘Sex trafficking’ stings—or ICE deportation at the Super Bowl?

megan hobza - February 7, 2026

The Super Bowl trafficking panic doesn’t reduce exploitation—it legitimizes policing that harms sex workers and immigrants

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Culture

Puff: Honoring Wayne Justmann, SF’s original stoner

Dan Karkoska - February 7, 2026

He worked the door at Dennis Peron's buyer's club, witnessed legalization firsthand—and treasured cannabis community.

Music

Live Shots: Trish Toledo’s retro soul took Brick & Mortar for a ride

D.A. Mission - February 6, 2026

Singer's sweet SoCal sounds cruised back to a different era.

Development

Supes move forward $40 million tax break for luxury hotel—while key records remain secret

Tim Redmond - February 5, 2026

The city has a report showing a 'demonstrated funding gap.' The law says that has to be public. It's not

Food & Drink

Good Taste: The powerhouse SF chef amusing bouches in LA

Tamara Palmer - February 5, 2026

Glamorous Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn offers pastry paradise starring uni, truffle, crab.

Art Review

Between worlds with Sky Hopkina’s visual poetry

Genevieve Quick - February 5, 2026

Holy songs and surreal montage anchor Slash exhibition in pressing query.

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Housing

Supes approve affordable senior housing project—but discussion raises larger issue

Tim Redmond - February 4, 2026

Nonprofit housers are good neighbors. Speculators are not. But Wiener's law treats both the same way

Nightlife

Party Radar: ‘Heated Rivalry’ rave rivalry heats up

Marke B. - February 4, 2026

Forget the Super Bowl: SF gets *seven* parties dedicated to HBO's hot gay hockey hunk hit in a month.

Art

Meghna Sharma paints the loneliness and joy of immigrant experience

Mary Corbin - February 4, 2026

South Bay artist's work seeks to challenge your perception of mundanity.

What To Do

BIG WEEK: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Bondage Ball, CODEX Book Fair, magnolia blooms galore

Caitlin Donohue - February 4, 2026

Plus: GZA and Phunky Nomads, Reparations' Afro-Latine celebration, 'Send Help', fun booze-free bevs

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Feel good this plot is not

Charles Lewis III - February 4, 2026

Plus: 'How Shakespeare Saved My Life' fumbles in tale of a young man's love for The Bard and hip-hop.

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